Research in Academic Reference Librarianship: Review of the 2008–2012 Published Research

Aytac, Selenay; Slutsky, Bruce

doi:10.1080/02763877.2014.1002730

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“…These percentages are similar in sub-fields of librarianship, such as reference, where Aytac and Slutsky (2015) found 30.49% of the literature to be scholarly research, and cataloging, where Carter and Kascus (1991), Roe, Culbetson and Jizba (2007), and Terrill (2016) found 20%, 15-20% and 24%, respectively. A survey of author and editor perceptions found that a majority of authors (57%) and editors (60%) in journals of library scholarship felt that scholarly publications in librarianship were less rigorous than other fields, and editors referenced "shallow, poor research" as the top reason for rejecting a submission (Floyd & Phillips, 1997, p. 89).…”

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confidence: 67%

How we done it good: Research through design as a legitimate methodology for librarianship

Clarke

2018

Library & Information Science Research

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How we done it good" publications-a genre concerning project-based approaches that describe how (and sometimes why) something was done-are often rebuked in the library research community for lacking traditional scientific validity, reliability, and generalizability. While scientific methodologies may be a common approach to research and inquiry, they are not the only methodological paradigms. This research posits that the "how we done it good" paradigm in librarianship reflects a valid and legitimate approach to research. By drawing on the concept of research through design, this study shows how these "how we done it good" projects reflect design methodologies which draw rigor from process, invention, relevance, and extensibility rather than replicability, generalizability, and predictability. Although these projects implicitly reflect research through design, the methodology is not yet explicitly harnessed in librarianship. More support for these types of projects can be achieved by making the legitimate design framework more explicit and increasing support from publication venues.

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Section: Criticisms Of How We Done It Goodmentioning

confidence: 67%

How we done it good: Research through design as a legitimate methodology for librarianship

Clarke

2018

Library & Information Science Research

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“…Even for those who seek to engage more in the research process, either by reading disseminated products or conducting their own studies, the lack of work time to do so serves as a substantial barrier to doing so and is reflective of other trends in the profession such as salary compression (when there is little difference in pay between employees of different status, experience, and rank) and under compensation (when employees are not provided with pay and benefits commensurate with their rank, workload, and experience). Despite these barriers, the amount of research being produced by LIS practitioners is steadily growing 14 . Academic librarians seeking tenure and those with a passion for research are contributing to the growing body of LIS research being published in a number of journals in the field.…”

Section: Librarians As Researchersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As it impacts universities, librarians as practicing researchers help to form connections between departments and colleges. There is ample opportunity for collaboration between practitioners and other academic peers, in particular as library science research is highly collaborative with co-authorship reported in a majority of published articles 5,14 . These collaborations help improve the standing of the library and library-researcher in many ways, including by demonstrating a contribution to the mission of the institution" 13 .…”

Section: Benefits To Institutions and The Professionmentioning

confidence: 99%

From the Ground Up: Building a Culture of Research in an Academic Library

2022

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ARTICLE FOCUS: This article discusses the motivations, benefits, and actions taken to create and support a culture of research among library employees at a R1 University Library system. BACKGROUND: Despite substantial pressures to publish and engage in library science research, many academic librarians lack the training or support to build their own research agendas. This is particularly worrisome as tenure requirements and professional trends require librarians to be knowledgeable and productive in their research dissemination. At [REDACTED] University Libraries, librarians responded to this problem by adapting evidence-based solutions from scientific and medical disciplines to fit the research empowerment needs of a burgeoning R1 library system. REFLECTION: The process of building a productive culture of research at [REDACTED] Libraries was a multi-year endeavor that took considerable initiative, planning, and flexibility. Each of the initiatives required adaptation to the knowledge levels and existing culture in the Libraries. Organizers had to be willing to make changes and attempt new approaches as the organization evolved and comfort with the research process grew. Some initiatives, like Writing Circle, were disbanded, while others, like Journal Club and Research Roundtable, continue to develop with high levels of engagement. CONCLUSIONS: The success of this progressive approach to fostering a thriving culture of research at [REDACTED] Libraries is evident through the rates of participation, dissemination, and satisfaction of library employees, in addition to the expansion of libraries’ engagement with research in outside departments and disciplines. Librarians who seek to enhance their own institution’s research culture should consider implementing some or all of these initiatives to jumpstart their efforts, including writing circles, journal clubs, and research roundtables.

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“…Aytac and Slutsky (2015) coded research article on the basis of statistical analysis. The most frequently used statistical analysis technique was descriptive (74%) followed by correlational (5.3%), inferential 4.2% and multiple statistical analysis techniques (2.6%).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…With respect to usage of analysis methods, parametric inferential statistics (ANOVA-45%, t-test-26%) was more prevalent as compared to nonparametric (Mann-Whitey-9%, Chi-square-6% and Wilcoxon signed-rank test-5%, Kruskal-Wallis test) and correlation statistics (Correlation-5%, Factor analysis-5%). Aytac and Slutsky (2015) coded research article on the basis of statistical analysis. The most frequently used statistical analysis technique was descriptive (74%) followed by correlational (5.3%), inferential 4.2% and multiple statistical analysis techniques (2.6%).…”

Section: Nonparametric Techniques: General Assumptionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Statistical analysis used in LIS research produced by Pakistani authors

Ullah¹,

Ameen²

2021

OIR

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PurposeStatistical methods are important for meaningful analysis, critique and interpretation of results. The current study aims to investigate the use of statistical methods used in LIS research articles produced by Pakistani authors during 2001–2016.Design/methodology/approachContent analysis method with both the qualitative and quantitative components was used. LIS articles published by Pakistani authors in national and international journals from 2001 to 2016 were selected. The descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the usage of statistical techniques.FindingsThe findings show that use of descriptive statistics remained higher as compared to inferential statistics in the LIS research produced by Pakistani authors. However, a visible growth trend in the use of inferential statistical techniques is found. Males are two times more likely to use inferential statistics as compared to female authors. Articles published in foreign journals and impact factor journals used more inferential statistics as compared to local and nonimpact factor journals. Parametric inferential statistics is more popular among Pakistani authors as compared to nonparametric. Faculty was more inclined toward using parametric statistic. The percentage of collaboration was higher in the papers using parametric statistics. Few articles reported the tests to fulfill the assumptions of parametric and nonparametric statistics.Originality/valueThis study can be used to better understand the trends of statistical techniques used in LIS research and authors' orientation in this regard. It will be helpful for future researchers in the selection of appropriate statistical techniques to be used.

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Research in Academic Reference Librarianship: Review of the 2008–2012 Published Research

Cited by 4 publications

References 6 publications

How we done it good: Research through design as a legitimate methodology for librarianship

How we done it good: Research through design as a legitimate methodology for librarianship

From the Ground Up: Building a Culture of Research in an Academic Library

Statistical analysis used in LIS research produced by Pakistani authors

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